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cornelian

noun cor·ne·lian \kȯr-ˈnēl-yən\

Definition of CORNELIAN

:  carnelian
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First Known Use of CORNELIAN

15th century

Rhymes with CORNELIAN

aphelion, Aurelian, carnelian, chameleon, Mendelian, parhelion

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. cornelian
  2. cornelian cherry
  3. cornelian red
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